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63.5% of North Metro Flex Academy School District students failed the mathematics portion of the MCA in 2023-24 school year

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Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | Office of Gov. Tim Walz

Willie Jett Commissioner of Education Minnesota Department of Education | Office of Gov. Tim Walz

North Metro Flex Academy School District registered 63.5% of its students failing the mathematics portion of the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) and the Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS) test in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Minnesota Department of Education.

The number of North Metro Flex Academy School District students who failed their mathematics assessments rose by 2.5% from the previous school year.

The MCA and the Minnesota Test of Academic Skills (MTAS) are the state tests that help districts measure student progress toward Minnesota’s academic standards and also meet federal and state legislative requirements. The tests cover math, reading and science, depending on the grade that is being tested. Most students take the MCA, but students who receive special education services and meet eligibility requirements may take the MTAS instead.

Data showed that fourth grade students stood out with 12.5% of them exceeding standards in mathematics, which was the highest recorded proficiency in North Metro Flex Academy School District.

On the other hand, seventh grade students had the most room for improvement, with 77.8% not meeting the expected standards.

North Metro Flex Academy School District roughly covers schools within Ramsey County and has a main office in North Saint Paul.

Overall proficiency on Minnesota's MCA exams has declined compared to pre-pandemic levels, according to Minnesota's Report Card. Math proficiency, for example, dropped by more than 7% from 2019, while reading proficiency fell by almost 5%.

Failure Rates in Mathematics During 2023-24 School Year

School NameFailure Rate (%)
North Metro Flex Middle School70.6%
North Metro Flex Academy60.5%

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